1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
